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CHICAGO (AP) - Patients aren't the only ones harmed by medical errors, according to a survey released Wednesday that found many doctors who make mistakes — and even those who come close — suffer stress, sleep problems and loss of confidence.
Job stress related to medical errors potentially could make some doctors prone to depression, quitting or even making additional mistakes, underscoring the need for helping them cope, said Washington University psychologist Amy Waterman, the study's lead author.
Most doctors surveyed said they would have liked counseling or other help after making mistakes, but that hospitals and other health care organizations didn't offer much assistance.
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